Today’s blog comes from Juliet Cooper , a Connected100 Business Club member and Brighton-based Virtual Assistant who has just celebrated 10 years in business. After moving from London to Hove 20 years ago, Juliet built a career that evolved into running her own VA business. In this blog, she shares a bit about her journey and the signs that it might be time to stop doing everything yourself and bring in support. Juliet Cooper I moved from London to Hove 20 years ago, original

Spring is starting to peek through, and March is shaping up to be a brilliant month full of connection, community and celebration. Whether you’re looking to get active, grow your network, or simply enjoy great company, we’ve got plenty of things to do in Brighton  this month to help you feel connected and inspired. From charity runs and murmurations to après-ski socials and our FIFTH birthday party, here’s what’s coming up with Connected Brighton 👇 Altra Brighton Half Marath

When you think of launching a law firm, you probably don’t picture doing it in the middle of a global recession, while raising three children, battling cancer, and starting from scratch. But that’s exactly how Penina Shepherd  started Acumen Law , and in this blog she tells us exactly how she did it. A proud Brighton-based entrepreneur (and one of our brilliant VIP Connected100 members ), Penina joined us for a candid, funny, and powerful conversation on founding a people-fir

Today’s blog comes from Naomi Holbrook , founder of The Unconventional Weightloss Coach  and a valued Connected100 member. In this deeply personal reflection, Naomi shares why January no longer needs to be loud, punishing, or rooted in fixing ourselves. Drawing on her own lived experience, her work with women in midlife, and her connection to Brighton, she explores what it really means to approach health, business, and life with kindness, honesty, and compassion — and why doi

February may be short on days, but it's big  on opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the incredible people and places that make this city so special. Whether you're a long-time member or just discovering Connected Brighton for the first time, we’ve got something for you this month. From tea tastings and business inspiration to pizza parties, networking and co-working; if you're looking for things to do in Brighton  this February, you're in the right place. He

As we look back on 2025, one thing feels crystal clear, our Connected100 Business Club is full of incredible people doing meaningful, impactful work  across Brighton & Hove and beyond. This year has been about growth, courage, creativity, community and showing up, even when things felt challenging. We asked our Connected100 members to share their personal or business highlight from 2025, along with a motivational quote that inspires them, and their responses perfectly captur